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1 Graduation Requirements - 4 Credits English Arts English 9 English 10 English 11 Two Semesters Senior English - 4 Credits Mathematics Algebra I Geometry Algebra II One Math or Math Related Course Senior Year - 3 Credits Science Foundations ofscience Biology Chemistry or Physics or Anatomy - 3 Credits Social Studies Economics & Civics US History & Geography World History & Geography - 2 Credits Same World Language - 5 Credit Health - 5 Credit Fitness for Life - 1 Credit Visual, Performing &Applied Arts Elective Credits *22.5 Credits are Required for High School Graduation

2 FOUR-YEAR COURSE SELECTION PLAN The Four-Year Course Selection Plan should reflect career goals and post-secondary plans as indicated on the student's Educational Developmental Plan (EDP). I'' Semester (I) English 9 (4) Civics 9TH GRADE (6) (6) z d Semester (I) English 9 ( 4) Economics Visual, Performing and Applied Arts. Elective credit choices can be found in the Course Description Guide. 1'' Semester (1) English 1 0 (4) U.S. History IOTHGRADE (6) (6) znd Semester (1) English 10 (4) U.S. History Visual, Performing and Applied Arts Elective credit choices, which can be found in the Course Description Guide.. 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE 1" Semester z d Semester (I) English II ' (1) English II (lll1less earned (unless earned HS credit in glh grade) HS credit in gth grade) (4) World History (4) World History 1st Semester z d Semester (1) English 12 Electives (I) English 12 Electives (3) (3) (4) (4) (6) (6) (6). (6) *limited zero hours are offered *limited zero hours are offered Visual, Performing and Applied Arts. Elective credit choices, which can be found in the Course Description Guide. Visual, Performing and Applied Arts Elective credit choices, which can be found in the Course Description Guide. Student name DATE Parent signature DATE

3 Eligibility Center The Initial-Eligibility Standard.v for NCAA Division I Col/ege-Bowul Student-Athletes are Changing Division I College-bound student-athletes first entering an NCAA Division I college or university on or after August , will need to meet new academic rules in order to receive athletics aid (scholarship), practice or compete during their first year. Complete 16 Core Courses: Ten ofthe 16 core courses must be complete before the seventh semester (senior year) of high school. Seven ofthe 10 core courses must be in English, Math, or Science. Minimum Core-Course GPA of Meet the sliding scale requirement ofgpa and ACT/SAT score. Graduate fi om high school. Complete 16 core courses. Minimum Core-Course GPA of Meet the sliding scale requirement ofgpa and ACT /SAT score.* Graduate from high school. Does not meet requirements for Full Qualifier or Academic Redshirt status. * To view the s1iding scales, please click here. Full Qualifier: A couege-bound student-athlete may receive athletics aid (scholarship), practice and compete in the first year of enrollment at the Division 1 college or university. Academic Redshirt: A college-bound student-athlete may receive athletics aid (scholarship) in the first year of enrollment and may practice in the first regular academic tenn (semester or quarter) but may NOT compete in the first year of enrollment. After the first term is complete, the college-bound student-athlete must be academically successful at his/her college or university to continue to practice for the rest of the year. Nonqualifier: A college-bound student-athlete cannot receive athletics aid (scholarship), cannot practice and cannot compete in the first year of cnrohmcnt. Examples Q: A college-bound student-athlete completes nine core courses prior to the seventh semester ofhigh school. What is the college-bound student-athlete's initial-eligibility status? A: The co1lege-bound student-athlete cannot be certified as a qualifier because only nine of the 10 required courses were completed before the seventh semester. He/she would be permitted to practice and receive aid (scholarship), provided he/she presents 16 core courses and meets the necessary core-course GPA and test score requirement at the time ofgraduation. Q: A college-bound student-athlete completes 16 core courses in the required framework with a core-course GPA and a 79 sum ACT. What is the college-bound student-athlete's initial-eligibility status? A: The college-bound student athlete is an academic redshirt under the new sliding scale because the minimum GPA requirement is See sliding scale, please click here. Q: A college-bound student-athlete completes 15 core courses with a core"course GPA and an 820 SAT score (critical reading and math). What is the college-bound student-athlete's NCAA initial-eligibility status? A: The college-bound student-athlete is a nonqualifier because only 15 core courses were completed, not the required 16 core courses. For additional information on tlrese requirements, please visit www,eligibilitycenter.org.

4 Testing Schedule Freshman through Senior year: PSAT and SAT: (No signup or fees are required for these PSAT & SAT tests, it is taken care of through the school. This could change in the future, but applies for ) Freshmen: All freshmen take the PSAT (a practice SAT) at school in April. Sophomores: All sophomores take the PSAT (again, a second practice) in April. Juniors: All juniors take the PSAT (to qualify for National Merit honors) in the fall. All juniors take the SAT at school in April. ACT Test: The ACT is now optional, students must sign up themselves (actstudent.org) and pay for the test themselves. Many students opt to take the ACT as well as the SAT, again it is optional and arranged by the student on line. Most Universities/Colleges will accept either the SAT or ACT score, it is up to personal preference whether you take both tests. Additional SAT Tests: If a student wishes to take the SAT more than once, they can sign up at collegeboard.org. They must register and pay the fee for any extra SAT testing outside of the one offered at school. To view and send test scores: To view SAT scores: the student creates an account at: They can then access their test results once they are made available. They should get an letting them know when scores are available. To view ACT scores: the student creates an account at: Students can view their scores there once available. They should receive an letting them know when scores are available. To send scores to Colleges/Universities: All test scores are sent by the student through either (SAT) or (ACT). Students log in, click on send scores, select the college(s) and pay the fee required. Please note: the school does not send test scores.

5 PARENTS STAY CONNECTED ALL IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION IS COMMUNICATED THROUGH EHS NEWS HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO EHS NEWS 1. Go to 2. Scroll down, right side of page, click "Subscribe to ed News" 3. Scroll down for subscription form; fill in your last name, first name and address; select the school(s) you would like to receive "News" posts 4. Click Subscribe 5. Go to your in box for an from Eastern High News asking to "Please Confirm Subscription" 6. IMPORTANT: Open the confirmation regarding your subscription and follow the directions. 7. You are done! Check your s after Spm for any new "EHS News Posts" POWERSCHOOL: Access to Current Grades, Attendance & Schedule 1. If you know your login information you can simply go to: ps.fhps.net 2. If you need instructions go to: 3. In 7th Grade, all Forest Hills Eastern parents received a letter with instructions on how to create a PowerSchool account to access student's grades. You will continue to use the same user name and password in high school. 4. If your Freshman student is new to Forest Hills Eastern this year or you have forgotten your log on information, please contact the help desk at the number below. *POWERSCHOOl PARENT PORTAl HElP DESK: COURSE DESCRIPTION GUIDE FOR EHS: 1. Go to 2. On the right hand side, click on Counseling Office 3. Scroll down and under Useful Links: click on Course Description Guide

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7 POWERSCHOOL: This is our computerized student records database where students can check their grades (and will occasionally have the ability to view and/or change their schedules). Parent/Guardians can access PowerSchool, through the Parent Portal. (Students and Parent/Guardians will have separate logins for PowerSchool.) To access Parent Portal and set up your account, please do the following: 1. Make sure you have your unique login information that you should have received in the mail. 2. If you don't have your login information, please call (616) or , for support. 3. Login to Powerschool Parent Portal (ps.fhps. net) 4. Select "Create Account" at bottom of the page. 5. Enter the following information in the "Create Parent Account" section 1. First name 2. Last name 3. Unique account (or your personal account) 4. Unique username 5. Password 6. Enter the following information in the "Link Students to Account" section. 1. Student name 2. Access ID (found in the account access letter mailed to you) 3. Access Password(found in the account access letter mailed to you) 4. Your relationship to the child (mother, father, guardian, etc.) 5. Press Enter Once your account is successfully created, you will be able to log in to the "Parent Sign In" screen using your new username and password. If you have any questions about the Parent Portal access or need technical support, please call (616) or , NAVIANCE (also known as Family Connection): This is a website for students to complete interest inventories, research careers, research colleges, and to find helpful tools for building their resume and future planning. Freshmen are introduced to Naviance in the spring of their first year. Students use this site more in their last two years of high school and ultimately when applying for college all transcript and letter of recommendation requests are submitted through Naviance. Counselors work with Juniors (during class) on how to use Naviance in preparation for their senior year. Student login=student ID# Password=8 digit password issued in Sept. (students use the same password for both Naviance & Powerschool) Parents/Guardians should view Naviance alongside the student on the student's account. We find this to be the most effective use of Naviance, as it encourages communication while teaching independence.

NEW NCAA Division I Initial-Eligibility Academic Requirements

NEW NCAA Division I Initial-Eligibility Academic Requirements New NCAA Division I Initial- Eligibility Academic Requirements There are new requirements for college-bound studentathletes enrolling full